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LG51 SYH

2001 BMW Z3

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,230 mi
Last recorded76,230 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 BMW Z365,589 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG51 SYH
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 76,230 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 75,155 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 74,654 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 73,792 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 73,371 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 72,729 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 71,437 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 70,752 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 70,308 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,082 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,515 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 68,232 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,236 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 65,236 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 62,479 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 60,210 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 57,116 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 54,568 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 49,583 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 49,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 40,876 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 40,876 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,473 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 8 Aug 2005 26,674 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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LG51 SYH is a 2001 BMW Z3 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 65,589 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG51 SYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG51 SYH registered?

LG51 SYH is a 2001 BMW Z3, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is LG51 SYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG51 SYH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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